AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U socket: FP5
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U uses the FP5 soldered package. It is the business version of the 3500U with PRO security.
- Socket
- FP5
- Launched
- April 2019
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Picasso
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 3.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Zen+ on 12 nm |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz boost |
| Cache | 4 MB L3 |
| Default TDP | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 12 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 8 graphics |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FP5 soldered, 1140 balls |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U needs a motherboard with a FP5 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the FP5 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
FP5 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,140 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 25 mm |
| Introduced | January 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the PRO 3500U is
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is a four core, eight thread business mobile processor from Picasso. It launched in April 2019 for fleet laptops with a 2.1 GHz base and up to 3.7 GHz boost at 15 W. PRO features add management and encryption to the consumer 3500U formula.
Eight threads cover office multitasking, ticketing systems and browser based tools. Vega 8 graphics drive business displays and video calls. The 15 W envelope suits thin fleet bodies with all day batteries.
Fleet buyers pick PRO for stable images and long support over peak benchmarks. Performance matches the consumer 3500U in the same chassis. Four cores with eight threads remain the business mainstream for Windows fleets.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The PRO 3500U solders to FP5 on business laptop boards. PRO management activates with business firmware. Consumer boards post the same silicon without fleet tools.
Cooling is a single fan design for 15 W with quiet meeting modes. Memory is SODIMM or soldered per maker line. The How to find your CPU socket type guide points to package specs for confirmation.
Desktop AM4 boards cannot take the FP5 package. The mobile ball map is unique.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels is the business standard. Fleet builds ship 8 GB with paths to 16 GB. Dual channel pairs help graphics and conferencing.
PCIe 3.0 lanes wire NVMe storage and board devices. A 256 GB NVMe SSD is the typical fleet image host. Docks extend displays and networking.
Thermal behavior is 15 W sustained with short turbo for logins. No retail cooler pattern exists for soldered mobile.
Upgrade paths
No processor change exists on soldered FP5. Memory to 16 GB and larger SSDs extend fleet cycles. Battery replacement restores mobile use.
A laptop change to the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U adds graphics cores in the same PRO family. Newer Ryzen PRO generations raise threads per watt for refresh years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U use?
It uses the FP5 soldered package.
How is PRO different from non-PRO?
PRO adds GuardMI management and Memory Guard encryption for fleets.
How many threads does the PRO 3500U have?
Four cores with eight threads at 2.1 GHz base and up to 3.7 GHz boost.
When did the PRO 3500U launch?
April 2019 with the Ryzen PRO 3000U business family.
Can the PRO 3500U be upgraded?
No. Soldered FP5 blocks processor swaps.
Sources and verification
- AMD Ryzen PRO mobile processor specs (Redington)
- Windows 10 21H1 supported AMD processors (Microsoft Learn)
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